Archives for January 22, 2003

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Biotech business strong in Lonza's 2002

Swiss chemicals company the Lonza Group said today it topped the previous year's performance, with operating income, excluding non-recurring items, up from CHF413 million to CHF419 million (€286.5m). The group confirmed its targets for 2005 announced...

Counting the bacteria

Acidophilus and other probiotic supplements may be gaining in popularity but a report by independent testers ConsumerLab, says live bacteria may actually be missing in many priobiotic products.

Calcium supplements fail to build bone

A new method of studying the bone-wasting disease osteoporosis highlights the inability of dietary approaches such as calcium supplements when it comes to triggering the growth of new bone.